Welcome to Willow Street!
Coming soon, Willow Street is a new Habitat community designed to make homeownership more accessible and sustainable for first-time homebuyers in Kittitas County.
Once complete, Willow Street will feature 3 new, permanently affordable homes.
More information about pricing, monthly payments, and the application process will be added as it becomes available.
“This will be our forever home.”
About Willow Street
Homes at a Glance
Willow Street includes 3 affordable homes, each featuring:
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 bathroom
- 1 dedicated parking space
- Private outdoor space
- Elevated ceilings with skylight windows
These homes are designed to offer comfortable, efficient living with features that bring in natural light and create a bright, open feel.
Designed for Everyday Living
With three homes, Willow Street offers a small-scale community setting designed around the needs of everyday life. Homeowners can look forward to:
- An intimate community with just three households.
- The opportunity to put down roots and build long-term stability through affordable homeownership.
- A home designed to remain permanently affordable, helping preserve access to homeownership for future generations.
Willow Street will serve qualifying households earning at or below 60% of Area Median Income (AMI), creating another pathway to affordable homeownership in our community.
Financial Information
Willow Street homes will be limited to households earning at or below 60% AMI.
| Household Size | Maximum Income (60% AMI) |
| 1 | $45,120 |
| 2 | $51,600 |
| 3 | $58,020 |
| 4 | $64,440 |
Pricing, estimated monthly payments, and required cash contributions are still being finalized. Additional financial information will be added to this page as it becomes available.
About Ellensburg
***For your own safety, please do not step foot on the construction site.***
Located in southeast Ellensburg and surrounded by beautiful landscapes, residents will have easy access to shopping, restaurants, and Central Washington University.
With Mountain View Park across the street and multiple elementary schools nearby, this is a perfect neighborhood for young families.
Homeowners Association
These homes will be part of a Homeowners Association (HOA). A Homeowners Association is a non-profit corporation that is democratically run by owners within the community. Owners pool resources (through monthly dues) and agree on what to use the money for, whether it be upkeep of common spaces, exterior maintenance of homes, or other priorities.
To learn more, please visit our HOA information page.
Imagining the Finished Community
This architectural rendering provides a look at what’s ahead. This image provides a glimpse of how the homes are envisioned to look and feel once complete, highlighting the thoughtful design and character of this new Habitat community.
This is the future we’re building toward: a permanent home in a vibrant neighborhood, designed to last for generations.
The Bigger Picture
Why Projects like Willow Street Matter
Across Washington state, housing costs continue to outpace incomes. Today, more than half of renter households and nearly one in four homeowner households are considered cost burdened, meaning they spend an unsustainable portion of their income on housing.
In Kittitas County, the affordability gap is growing. As of July 2026, the median home price was $540,000 — a cost that is unaffordable for 82% of families. To qualify for a median-priced home, a household would need an income around 154% of Area Median Income (AMI), far above what many local residents earn.
With the county’s median household income at $69,928, rising housing prices are putting homeownership further out of reach. At the same time, construction costs continue to climb, and the region faces a significant shortage of affordable housing options — making projects like Stuart Meadows more critical than ever.
The Housing Continuum
The housing continuum illustrates how different housing options are supported over time. Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rental housing typically rely on ongoing subsidies to remain affordable year after year. Habitat for Humanity’s work sits at a different point on the continuum: affordable homeownership.
Through a one-time subsidy, Habitat homes are made accessible upfront and then remain permanently affordable, allowing homeowners to build stability and equity without requiring continued public subsidy. This model creates long-term affordability while opening the door for future households to do the same.
How We Build
Habitat for Humanity Seattle–King & Kittitas Counties uses a flexible, mission-driven approach to meet the growing need for affordable housing. Depending on project size and complexity, homes are built through a combination of volunteer-powered construction, subcontracted builds, and partnerships with general contractors.
At Willow Street, homes are built through Habitat-led construction, powered by our on-site construction team alongside AmeriCorps members and dedicated volunteers. Together, this model reflects Habitat’s hands-on approach — blending skilled leadership with community participation to build high-quality, permanently affordable homes in Ellensburg that are designed to last for generations.
Stay In Touch
This community represents what’s possible when affordability, access, and long-term stability are built into the foundation of a community. Whether you’re exploring homeownership, learning more about the project, or seeking additional details, we’re here to help. For questions about this community, the application process, or partnership opportunities, please contact us at apply@habitatskc.org — our team is happy to connect and provide more information.